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Kaspersky's cybersecurity weekend in APAC focuses on Balkanisation, examining how a fragmented internet threatens global cybersecurity and benefits criminals.

According to a report published by Kaspersky Lab ICS CERT, RATs are incredibly widespread across all industries.

Over 40% of ICS computers faced cyber attacks in H1 2018, with Vietnam, Algeria, and Sri Lanka most impacted, says Kaspersky Lab report.

Botnet operators are shifting from single-purpose to multipurpose malware, Kaspersky Lab finds, highlighting a significant rise in Remote Access Tools.

DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries in Q2 2018, reveals Kaspersky Lab report. Hong Kong now ranks second among the most attacked countries.

Cybercriminals are reaping the benefits of the cryptocurrency hype, bringing in millions of dollars through fake exchanges and fake ICO offers.

IDC has released the results of its 2018 APAC vendor assessments for managed security services and threat lifecycle services.

Kaspersky Lab signs agreement with Synnex NZ, boosting its future strategy in security solutions and collaboration in cloud-based delivery.

Kaspersky appoints Naina Parhar, ex-Microsoft talent, as APAC head of channel sales to drive regional growth and enhance cybersecurity distribution frameworks.

A study has revealed that a minuscule 11 percent of the cybersecurity workforce are women - Kaspersky says this is attributing to the huge skills gap.

Authorities estimated global losses from ransomware in 2016 to be more than $200 billion - this coalition was formed to address this.

It was only weeks ago when the US Government had been hacked again and blamed Kaspersky Labs - the cybersecurity company's CEO says they're false.

Kaspersky takes top honours in Gartner's Peer Insights Customer Choice Awards for EndPoint Protection Platforms awards.

Piers Wilson says that in some ways, it is genuinely shocking that the NSA has allowed a contractor to expose vital US cyber-defence data like this.

The fiasco comes after DHS suspected a link between Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence that could potentially risk US national security.

Malaysia's MyCERT warns of mass APAC supply chain breach after ShadowPad exploit hits NetSarang servers, stealing data.

The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.

Survey finds DDoS attacks are often a cover for more nefarious cyber activities, with over half of firms targeted.

Paying ransomware doesn't ensure getting encrypted files back, warns Kaspersky Lab. 20% of victims do not retrieve data.

British institutions are being targeted by a new ransomware strain called MarsJoke, with government and educational organizations being the main victims.